The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

Have you ever heard of Our Lady of Waiting? Jeff Cavins shares about this Marian devotion and explains its origin in Scripture. He encourages us to seek Mary’s intercession whenever we are facing challenges or are worried about the future. Snippet from the Show Mary is our mother. Not only can she pray for us, but she wants to pray for us and bring our intercessions to her Son. Email us with comme...

How are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in the world? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, you know that there are a lot of challenges you and your children will face in our world. Today, Jeff Cavins speaks honestly about the war we are in and how to prepare ourselves for it. Snippet from the Show The real battle is in the unseen territories. Email us with c...

Do you want to hear a priest speak from his heart? In this episode, Jeff shares the final homily of Fr. Mark Beard who recently passed after a tragic car accident. Although unaware that the end of his life was near, Fr. Beard’s homily was filled with truth and came straight from his heart. He encouraged his congregation to get off the fence and make a choice: God or not God. Snippet from the Show...

Do you ever experience loneliness? Many of us have felt lonely at some point in our lives, and today, Jeff speaks on the feeling of loneliness. He offers guidance and encouragement on what to do when we feel alone. Snippet from the Show If you feel like you are in a lonely and deserted place, God will meet you in that place. He will love you in that place. Email us with comments or questions at th...

Can a demon read my mind? Should I be afraid of the devil? When it comes to the demonic, there can be a lot of confusion and misinformation. So, what is true about the demonic? Jeff is joined by Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to discuss this. They offer encouragement and wisdom on how to battle the demonic and how to create strong barriers against it. Snippet from the Show I do not have to be afraid if I am...

What are angels? What is their purpose? What is our relationship with angels? There are so many questions around angels and today Jeff Cavins talks with Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to get the answers to a lot of these questions. Through this episode, you will learn more about what angels are and what angels are not. Snippet from the Show Sometimes where we have a lack of hope or trust in Christ, we will...

Are you looking for answers to the big questions in life? Are you looking for instructions on how to live your life? Jeff Cavins shares how so many of the answers we seek can be found in the Bible. He also gives advice on how to approach reading and learning from the Bible. Snippet from the Show In the Bible, God reveals his heart and his plan for all people. Email us with comments or questions at...

How do we keep our children close to God? So many of us fear that our kids will lose their faith. Others are suffering because their children have left the Church. Today, Jeff addresses this issue and also welcomes a very special guest named Teddy. Teddy shares how his faith has been inspired and how his love for Jesus continues to grow. Snippet from the Show In order to raise saints, we too must...

Are you looking for a tool to help you go even deeper in your study of the Bible and the Catechism? Today, Jeff shares about the brand new Ascension App. He explains the different functions of the app that help you to see the connections between Scripture and Tradition and so much more. Snippet from the Show The goal is to grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Email us with comments or questions...

Have you ever had your heart crushed? Perhaps, you are currently experiencing heartbreak or know someone who is. Today, Jeff shares a story of walking with someone who was experiencing heartbreak. He offers encouragement to everyone to persevere and trust that God has a plan for your life. Snippet from the Show God will never leave you, deceive you, or stop loving you. Email us with comments or qu...

What is the role of a father? How can fathers rise up to the challenges of the world? Today, Jeff offers encouragement and advice for all fathers. He shares stories from his own life as a father and as a son to emphasize the importance of fatherhood. Snippet from the Show A father’s blessing gives firm family roots. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text...

Last episode, Jeff Cavins shared why he left the Catholic Church. Today, he explains what made him return to the Catholic Church. Not only does he share the events leading up to this decision, but he also lists some of the primary theological reasons that led to his reversion. Snippet from the Show Your testimony can be a powerful way to speak truth into the lives of people around you. Email us wi...

What was it that made Jeff Cavins leave the Catholic Church as a young adult? Today, Jeff Cavins shares about the events and circumstances that led up to his leaving the Catholic Church. He also shares about his journey to falling in love with Scripture. Next week, be sure to tune in and hear about why Jeff returned to the Catholic Church over twenty years ago. Snippet from the Show "I was intrigu...

What does it mean to have a “hardened heart”? This phrase is used a number of times in Scripture, and today, Jeff explains what it means. He also describes what can cause our own hearts to harden and what we can do to avoid those things. Snippet from the Show When we face trials in life, we have the choice to either turn to the Lord or turn away from him. Email us with comments or questions at the...

What is the relationship between truth and love? Today, Jeff dives into the books of Corinthians and Ephesians and shares what Paul teaches on how to love and the importance of love. Jeff explains what true love looks like and what it results in. Snippet from the Show “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” Email us with comments...

What tools are available to parents who want to share the faith with their children? One tool is faith-filled children’s books! Today, Jeff Cavins is joined by children’s book author Claudia McAdam. Together they discuss the benefits of faith-filled children’s books as well as Claudia’s new books: A Miracle for Micah and The Real Presence. Snippet from the Show If parents do not teach their childr...

What are the characteristics of the people of God? Are they unique? Today, Jeff discusses the unique characteristics of the people of God and what they mean for how we ought to live our lives. Listen so you can know how these unique characteristics make the people of God distinct. Snippet from the Show “Yes, I do believe that the Catholic Church has the fullness of truth and I am willing to die fo...

We all experience setbacks in our lives, and sometimes, those moments can be very lonely. Today, Jeff Cavins shares his own story and the stories of others to help us understand the love that God the Father has for each one of us and how he is always present to us. Snippet from the Show No matter what you’ve been through, God will never give up on you. Email us with comments or questions at thejef...

Did you know that each one of us is in God’s will? Not only does God have a will for your life but he also offers you an inheritance. Jeff Cavins explains what this inheritance is and what it means for your life. Snippet from the Show We have a hope in our hearts that is grounded in the Word of God. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to...

How do you attain happiness? This question has been asked since the beginning of time. Using Scripture and personal experience, Jeff shares his thoughts on what we can do in order to be happy. Snippet from the Show It is faithfulness and gratitude which ultimately lead to happiness. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscri...

What is the crux of our faith? Pulling from Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians, Jeff shares how the resurrection is the center of our faith and how to understand it better. He also offers encouragement for each of us to prepare for our own death and resurrection. Snippet from the Show All of your hope and faithfulness have meaning because of the resurrection. Email us with comments or questions at t...

Do you have a lot on your plate? God is asking something of each one of us, but it is easy to become distracted by what else is going on around us. Today, Jeff encourages us to focus on what we have on our plate. Focus on what God is asking of you and let go of everything else. Snippet from the Show Take care of the things that God has entrusted to you. Email us with comments or questions at theje...

What are you supposed to do in Adoration? How are you meant to fill that time? Today, Jeff dives into the value of going to Adoration and how you might spend that time in Adoration. He offers a “recipe” for Adoration that will hopefully draw you even closer to Christ. Snippet from the Show At a certain point, each of us must let go and put our faith completely in God. Email us with comments or que...

Do you have a passion? Most of us have something we are passionate about. But how often do you think about how to use that passion for God’s glory or in service to the Church? Today, Jeff talks about how we can use our passions to glorify God and serve others. Snippet from the Show God wants to work through our passions. He wants to use our passions to serve others and to glorify him. Email us wit...

What is a good use of your time? There are so many different ways we can spend our time. However, some ways are better than others. Today, Jeff talks about the importance of reading the Bible and how each of us can find the time to do it. We must simply choose it over something else. Snippet from the Show We choose how our time is spent, so it is up to us to decide whether our time is better spent...